Mar 21, 2025
In today’s episode, I sit down with IFBB Bikini Pro Maria Giesey, a Coach with Pro Physique and Account Coordinator for a healthcare recruiting company. Maria started competing in 2019 and after 15 shows, she earned her Pro card at the 2023 NPC Universe. She recently married her partner of 10 years, and together they share their home with their fluffy cat, Kibby.
We dive into the challenges of missing her Pro card multiple times, overcoming self-doubt, and the mindset shifts that kept her going. Maria shares how she uses yoga and meditation to combat anxiety, prioritizes gut health, and stays passionate about the sport while helping others through coaching.
TOPICS COVERED
-Pushing through Pro card setbacks & staying resilient
-Using yoga & meditation to manage anxiety
-Struggles with self-confidence & building self-worth
-Improving gut health & prioritizing overall wellness
-Enjoying the process & falling in love with the journey
-Balancing perfectionism with self-belief
-Pursuing your passion in and out of bodybuilding
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TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
3:03 experiencing nerves for the stage
5:49 lessons from Pro card misses
14:23 changes to support her mindset
19:08 working towards feedback and health
27:17 building the habit of meditation
33:07 how her journey informs her coaching
38:11 being a perfectionist
42:57 gaining self-belief
49:14 meeting her husband
57:35 advice for competitors
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